Two men are behind bars after police said they were caught trying to burglarize Visalia homes.

The men are suspected of burglarizing homes in the daylight.

The first burglary took place just after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 1500 block of South Watson Street. Witnesses called police after they saw Daniel Gajdusek breaking into a home near Feemster Avenue and Watson.

When officers arrived, the witness directed police to where they last saw Gajdusek.

The 40-year-old man was arrested and booked into Tulare County Pretrial Facility on suspicion of burglary, possession of stolen property and two outstanding warrants.

Gajdusek's bail was set at $135,000.

Later that day, officers were called to a burglary in the 1100 block of West Paradise Street.

Witnesses said the man ran out of the back door of a home and left his car parked in the victim's driveway. Officers rushed to the scene.

They spotted the suspect, Charles Murphy Jr., walking near the victim's home.

When Murphy saw police he ran. After a brief chase, police were able to detain him.

When officers searched the car they found stolen property from the home.

Murphy was arrested and booked into the pretrial facility on suspicion of residential burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools and resisting an officer.

Visalia police are urging residents to protect themselves and their homes with the following safety tips:

Exterior lighting

Exterior/Interior camera systems

Alarm system

Doors/windows/ locks in serviceable condition. This includes garage doors.

Make your home appear to be occupied. Pick up mail, packages, newspapers daily.

Get to know your neighbors/neighborhood

Consider establishing a Neighborhood Watch Program

"Be vigilant. Be the eyes and ears of your neighborhood," Sgt. Damon Maurice said. "Don’t wait for someone else to report something suspicious. If you see or hear something, report it to us immediately."